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Gardai detained two suspects in Irishtown Garda Station where they were questioned in relation to the incident.

The garda was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries.

Now gardai have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward.

A garda spokesman said: "On the 09/04/18, a 04 KE registered Volvo XC90 Jeep, silver in colour, was involved in a number of Road Traffic incidents around the Macken Street, Grand Canal Street area.

"This vehicle was missing its rear licence plate. The vehicle was in the area above at around 10.41am.

"During a traffic stop, a member of the Garda Siochana was dragged by this vehicle, causing him injury.

"The vehicle left Macken Street, travelled onto Grand Canal Street, then turned right and travelled along the Grand Canal until it turned left over Baggot Street Bridge.

"It then turned right onto Waterloo Road, where the two occupants alighted and were later arrested and detained at Irishtown Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act where they remain in custody.

"A number of witnesses have contacted Gardaí already, however persons who were on Macken Street, and who witnessed the incident, and tended to the injured Garda are still sought.

"In addition, investigators are asking any member of the public who may have phone/ dash-cam/ CCTV footage of this incident to contacts Gardaí.

"Any other persons who witnessed the movement of this vehicle prior to, during, or after the incident, is also asked to contact Gardaí at Pearse Street Garda Station on 01 6669000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."